Brouwer's Cafe

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Reviews by gkunkle:

4.2/5 rDev -4.1%vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5

A great friend from Seattle took me out to browers when I was in town. I was really pleased with this as a location to sit, sip and talk. The decor has a medieval touch to it, from the thick heavy wooden doors to the ironwork. There are a bunch of tables for 4 arranged in rows as well as some round tables and other seating along the wall. There is also seating upstairs but I didn't get a good look. The tap list certainly wasn't lacking. My first beer was DuPont Avec. Which was pleasing of course. Then I had some limited release DIPA that I found quite disappointing. Although I did pick it, I feel that it reflect slightly on the proprietor when they serve mediocre beer. There was enough of a range of beers so that I, the beer snob of the group was interested, but there were also beers that appealed to those without intimate knowlege of beer, beers that were complex and well made, but approachable. Our server was generally helpful. Only real negative is the price, a little on the spendy side, but great for a beer or two during a visit to town.

More User Reviews:

Had a couple beers and lunch out in the outdoor area. Inside is a little dark, but a nice good sized bar and dining tables/booths as well. Great taplist and bottle list of local craft beers and Belgians. Service was good. We ate an order of the Stoofvlees (beef stew served over frites) which was top notch.

V-Brouwers is located in Fremont in a huge space that reminds me of a 1990s era dance club. The paint is dark, but the floor space is giant and the ceiling is high, which lend a weird feel to the place. The giant bar could seat at least 25 and there were many tables too. Decor is beer-centric and you can see the bottle cellar behind the bar, which is a cool touch. We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday in April and the place was mostly quiet with just a few couples at the bar.

Q-The tap list and the cellar selections had the highest-quality beers I saw in Seattle and some of the best I have seen in the States. Options included Belgian, U.S. craft, and other less popular regions. It was just a crap, either, somebody put some thought into the beers that are available.

Ser-Our server was quick to help us and very knowledgeable about the beer and food. Pours were done correctly in the right glasses and she was friendly too.

Sel-The tap list is lengthy and contains a good variety of styles and regions. Likewise, the bottle list had a number of vintage offerings and stuff that would be worth trying if I had had more time.

F-We ate lunch and both of us enjoyed the pub-style food. I don't know that I would come here for fine dining, but they made some damn good french fries and the girlfriend's lamb burger was really tasty, if a bit decadent.

O-Despite the odd space and decor, this is one of the better beer joints I have been to.

Best bottle selection I've ever seen. Bottles that I didn't even know existed anymore. Bottles of 2008 Deviation? Really? Draft list is huge and very good quality. I am looking at the bottle list in awe. It's staggering.

Food: Get the Stoofvlees. One of the best things I've ever eaten. Ever.

Glad I got to make it over to this Rock Star of beer and food. Right across from a chocolate shop, so you can get dessert when you're done. Brouwer's is dimly lit, with 2 stories of coolness, eclipsing an old German beer hall. Great tap area featuring lots of hard to find offerings. We shared a Hopworks Under Pressure (Woodford Reserve barrel aged) a barrel aged Floggin Noggin, and the coup de grace, a Bravo 30 Year Bourbon Barrel Aged from Firestone Walker. Then the food came. My Cuban sandwich was awesome and my wife's seafood salad was equally delicious. Our server was patient with our food and beer choices and very helpful with suggestions. This was an early afternoon lunch, so the crowd was light. But I can only guess the masses when the sun goes down.
Make Brouwer's a must when you hit Seattle. You won't forgive yourself if you miss it.

Damn good food, with a damn good selection of damn good beer! As other reviewers have mentioned, the place is not well-lit, but this goes well with the overall decor. Personally, I approve of these choices. The staff look pretty hipster, but I have no reason to complain about my interaction with any of them.

Best selection of beers on draft and in bottles in the Seattle area, though I should mention you can't buy bottles to go. In one sitting I had Cantillion Iris and Hair of the Dog Cherry Fred. In short, this is beer nirvana and the food is very good as well. If you come on the weekend though prepare to deal with major crowds. If you can try and come during the work week at lunch time. And if you need some suggestions as to what beer to choose ask the staff as they are as friendly as they are knowledgeable.

Located in a nice spot between the Ballad "Beer District" and the Fremont area, this beer destination is lively, fun, and tasty. Primarily a Belgian tint to it, Brouwer's is fun for any beer drinker really. Deep bottle list and wide ranging taplist with the tasty food (try the Lamb Deluxe) make it a great place for lunch or dinner when in Seattle proper.

I almost rated this place perfect. What really makes this bar stand out more than others is really the bottle selection for on premise drinking. They have countless sought after bottles you can purchase. Their rockfish and chips are amazing along with their sausage & kraut. The bartenders were kind and provided outstanding service. You must check out this place if your near Fremont.

A bit dark and dim, and sometimes very loud, with above-average pricing and below-average service (in my experience), but because of its well-curated selection, privileged access to certain beers/breweries, and special events, it's still a pretty great place, despite its shortcomings.